Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at GOAL Alternative School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
1999 |
40 |
4.0 |
10.0 |
0 |
2000 |
45 |
4.0 |
11.3 |
0 |
2001 |
52 |
4.0 |
13.0 |
15.4 |
2002 |
42 |
3.5 |
12.0 |
11.9 |
2003 |
42 |
3.5 |
12.0 |
11.9 |
2004 |
21 |
2.8 |
7.5 |
28.6 |
2005 |
21 |
2.5 |
8.4 |
23.8 |
2006 |
30 |
2.8 |
10.7 |
30 |
2007 |
24 |
2.8 |
8.6 |
16.7 |
2008 |
32 |
2.8 |
11.4 |
25 |
2009 |
36 |
3.8 |
9.5 |
16.7 |
2010 |
32 |
3.7 |
8.5 |
25 |
2011 |
26 |
3.0 |
8.6 |
42.3 |
2012 |
28 |
1.7 |
16.0 |
32.1 |
2013 |
28 |
1.7 |
16.0 |
53.6 |
2014 |
26 |
1.7 |
14.8 |
34.6 |
2015 |
29 |
3.0 |
9.6 |
34.5 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.